Definition of communicationnext
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness

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Recent Examples of communication Coaching is all about communication, and not talking to the fellas after a game seems like an odd approach. — Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026 Several police and sheriff departments said the outage was affecting their email and communication platforms, including Colorado’s Arapahoe Sheriff’s Office, which said the outage had delayed the processing of prisoners’ bail payments. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2026 By the early afternoon, communication systems broke down, with many trainee dispatchers trying to coordinate operations. — ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026 At the same time, the troops’ presence has intensified the gang fight and a communications war in a country where government institutions aren’t always forthcoming. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for communication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
  • After multiple attempts to press forward, the message of the direction of the school was received very clearly.
    — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Was communicating an environmentalist message — or more care for animals and the natural world — something that was important to you with this project?
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The Dodgers are in contact with free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal’s team and expects to meet with him.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Each account should stay tied to the Social Security number, and whoever holds the account should check contact details against official records every year, as brokers already screen customers for identity and sanctions.
    — Ashok Paudel, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • This is the November 10, 2026 edition of A Billion to One, a dispatch on the money, power, and influence of technology—from the mad scientists to the megadonors.
    — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Three people were taken to the hospital in unknown condition, according to dispatch.
    — Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The complimentary welcome baskets were another nice touch, featuring a lineup of delicious snacks, s'mores ingredients, and coffee and tea supplies.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Autonomous functions include one-touch takeoff, route planning, flight control, and landing assistance.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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